During the filming of the 1997 movie 'Men in Black,' director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed that a scene had to be halted and the set evacuated for approximately three hours due to Will Smith's flatulence. Smith and co-star Tommy Lee Jones were 'hermetically sealed' in a car for a high-speed scene when Smith unexpectedly broke wind, prompting an immediate evacuation due to the odor. Despite the incident, Sonnenfeld emphasized that Smith is a 'lovely guy' but humorously noted the challenges of being in a confined space with him. The anecdote was shared during Sonnenfeld's appearance on the podcast 'Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa,' where he was promoting his new book. 'Men in Black' was a commercial success, grossing $584 million and solidifying Smith's status as a leading Hollywood actor. The director and Smith continued to collaborate on future 'Men in Black' sequels.